NYS Mandated Infection Control Training Overview
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Individuals who are required to undergo infection control training, including
dentists, physicians, nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, physician assistants, and
medical students. - (ANSWER)NYS Licensed Health Care Professionals
A mandatory training program aimed at educating health care professionals on
infection control practices. - (ANSWER)Infection Control Training
Legislation signed into law in August 2008 in response to lapses in infection
control practices in healthcare settings. - (ANSWER)Patient Safety Bill
An additional training requirement added to the NYS-mandated Infection Control
coursework as of October 2017. - (ANSWER)Sepsis Awareness Training
Legislation that mandates New York State licensed health care professionals to
receive infection control training by July 1994 and every four years thereafter. -
(ANSWER)Chapter 786 of the Laws of 1992
Increased risk of infection, disciplinary action, revocation of license, and
professional liability. - (ANSWER)Consequences of Noncompliance
Concepts that describe how infectious agents are spread in healthcare settings. -
(ANSWER)Modes and Mechanisms of Transmission
,An infectious agent capable of causing disease. - (ANSWER)Pathogen
The means by which an infectious agent enters a susceptible host, such as
through the respiratory tract or skin. - (ANSWER)Portal of Entry
The path by which an infectious agent leaves its reservoir, including respiratory or
gastrointestinal tracts. - (ANSWER)Portal of Exit
Any mechanism by which a pathogen is spread from a source or reservoir to a
person. - (ANSWER)Mode of Transmission
A place where an infectious agent can survive but may not necessarily multiply or
cause disease. - (ANSWER)Reservoir
Infection prevention practices based on the principle that all body fluids may
contain transmissible infectious agents. - (ANSWER)Standard Precautions
A person or animal that does not provide sufficient resistance to a particular
infectious agent. - (ANSWER)Susceptible Host
An object capable of transmitting infectious organisms from one person to
another. - (ANSWER)Fomite
, Contaminated material or substance that transmits an infectious agent from a
reservoir to susceptible hosts. - (ANSWER)Common Vehicle
A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread through touch. -
(ANSWER)Direct Contact
A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread via fomites. -
(ANSWER)Indirect Contact
A mode of transmission involving large particles that can be inhaled by a
susceptible host. - (ANSWER)Droplet Spread
A mode of transmission involving small particles that remain suspended in the air.
- (ANSWER)Airborne Transmission
A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread by vectors such as ticks or
rats. - (ANSWER)Vector-borne Transmission
Characteristics that make a host susceptible to infection, such as disturbance of
natural barriers or decreased immunity. - (ANSWER)Host Factors
Guidelines established by the Board of Regents and health codes to ensure safe
practices in healthcare settings. - (ANSWER)Infection Control Standards
2025 (Actual Exam) | Complete Questions and Correct
Answers | Graded A+ | Verified Answers
Individuals who are required to undergo infection control training, including
dentists, physicians, nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, physician assistants, and
medical students. - (ANSWER)NYS Licensed Health Care Professionals
A mandatory training program aimed at educating health care professionals on
infection control practices. - (ANSWER)Infection Control Training
Legislation signed into law in August 2008 in response to lapses in infection
control practices in healthcare settings. - (ANSWER)Patient Safety Bill
An additional training requirement added to the NYS-mandated Infection Control
coursework as of October 2017. - (ANSWER)Sepsis Awareness Training
Legislation that mandates New York State licensed health care professionals to
receive infection control training by July 1994 and every four years thereafter. -
(ANSWER)Chapter 786 of the Laws of 1992
Increased risk of infection, disciplinary action, revocation of license, and
professional liability. - (ANSWER)Consequences of Noncompliance
Concepts that describe how infectious agents are spread in healthcare settings. -
(ANSWER)Modes and Mechanisms of Transmission
,An infectious agent capable of causing disease. - (ANSWER)Pathogen
The means by which an infectious agent enters a susceptible host, such as
through the respiratory tract or skin. - (ANSWER)Portal of Entry
The path by which an infectious agent leaves its reservoir, including respiratory or
gastrointestinal tracts. - (ANSWER)Portal of Exit
Any mechanism by which a pathogen is spread from a source or reservoir to a
person. - (ANSWER)Mode of Transmission
A place where an infectious agent can survive but may not necessarily multiply or
cause disease. - (ANSWER)Reservoir
Infection prevention practices based on the principle that all body fluids may
contain transmissible infectious agents. - (ANSWER)Standard Precautions
A person or animal that does not provide sufficient resistance to a particular
infectious agent. - (ANSWER)Susceptible Host
An object capable of transmitting infectious organisms from one person to
another. - (ANSWER)Fomite
, Contaminated material or substance that transmits an infectious agent from a
reservoir to susceptible hosts. - (ANSWER)Common Vehicle
A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread through touch. -
(ANSWER)Direct Contact
A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread via fomites. -
(ANSWER)Indirect Contact
A mode of transmission involving large particles that can be inhaled by a
susceptible host. - (ANSWER)Droplet Spread
A mode of transmission involving small particles that remain suspended in the air.
- (ANSWER)Airborne Transmission
A mode of transmission where pathogens are spread by vectors such as ticks or
rats. - (ANSWER)Vector-borne Transmission
Characteristics that make a host susceptible to infection, such as disturbance of
natural barriers or decreased immunity. - (ANSWER)Host Factors
Guidelines established by the Board of Regents and health codes to ensure safe
practices in healthcare settings. - (ANSWER)Infection Control Standards
